After 20 years, scientists finally shrink a powerful laser onto a chip

Scientists at EPFL have successfully miniaturized a powerful laser onto a chip after 20 years of research, achieving performance comparable to traditional tabletop femtosecond lasers. This breakthrough innovation has the potential to make advanced laser technologies more compact, affordable, and widely available. The chip-scale ultrafast laser could have significant implications for various applications, including medical diagnostics and atomic clocks. Its development may lead to increased accessibility and usability of advanced laser technologies in multiple fields.

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